I made a tiny Game Boy Color: the Tad Boy Color

[@SlCKB0Y-sb1kg]

Everything about this GBC both inside and out looks like it could have been produced by an established product company with significant resources backing the project. This really is the golden age for DIY makers. Incredible.

[@KabegamiTheGreat]

I really appreciate you didnt just make an emulator and made it able to play actual cartridges

[@boostalexwoot2738]

The shaking hands give the unintended side effect of convincing me that I could probably pull this off if I was dedicated enough. 😂 10/10

[@GerbilNoises]

i was thinking the same thing

[@megazoid]

Indistinguishable from a commercial product. That is some fine work.

[@orrinbarabor1387]

The fact you were able to accomplish something so incredible without the hands of a surgeon should inspire others who use "shaky hands" as an excuse. Far too common a reason for people to fear soldering. Great work!

[@D1g1talAli3n]

I am both impressed and appalled he didn't use a solder paste stencil. Either way, this is some of the highest quality craftmanship I have seen on youtube.

[@marcosscriven]

Came here to say this - I had absolutely no idea one could splash solder paste all over the place and still come up with such a clean outcome!

[@PlayDuhFish]

the custom pcb build is so next level

[@Cyranek]

quality looks insane

[@BBB_bbb_BBB]

This is a hobby I wish I could get into because it's absolutely incredible to see people create stuff like this. I tried to get into very basic electronic repair jobs but I never was able to commit to it. I crochet instead to get out my creativity, but seeing this makes me really jealous.

[@curtisnewton895]

dude that some dedication, most people just cut down boards like pigs, while you created a whole new pcb

[@TheBancast]

You did an incredible job, and this is one of my favorite custom GameBoy Color builds I've seen. Sure, headphone jack would be great, but the places where I'd want to play a tiny game boy color are usually places where I wouldn't expect to be wearing headphones with it. Great work!

[@SpeedyGwen]

remaking a whole motherboard using the original chips is genius ! and making it even smaller is even more genius !!!!! it kinda reminds me of those people that make wii portables using trimmed motherboards but on a different level !

[@Kiloku2]

19:45 How dare you make the volume wheel like that?! So... Wheely, and volumey! Grr!

[@leggomyfroggo]

I'm truly a scoundrel. 😔

[@Armand79th]

It's wheely good..

[@SwnkyTiger]

Stunning, I can't imagine how happy you must be with the finished product. If there was ever a comment to make, I'd say having a rounded back makes the original GBC relatively comfortable to hold even with adult hands (much more so than the SP or pocket). It would be a nice design touch to have it carried over in a scaled down version even if it doesn't make it all that much more ergonomic to hold (given its size).

[@averagephlogfan6475]

17:40 crazy that the cpu produces so little heat that you can put the battery on it

[@crackshotTV]

“Because I don’t have to other people without friends compla-“ has me rolling brother 😂 so true

[@eternalprogression]

Duuuuuudeeee I’m obsessed with this!!! I love the design. The volume wheel is the coolest

[@kcrain81]

This is such a cool, amazing mod! And, to the people on Etsy that are willing to build and sell completely assembled Tad Boy Colors to those of us like me who are unsure about our capability of not absolutely wasting money because we screwed something up, I'm very very happy to have ordered one! This is such a cool gadget, I had to get one to hold in my hands and use. I really hope you keep working on fun side-projects like this! I'd love to see your take on something similar but with the GBA SP! I know there's already the Unhinged and Slate designs out there, but the more novel approaches people like you come up with, the better it is for the rest of the community.

[@Golden_Magikarp]

it'll never stop amazing me how insanely smart the people in this community are

[@NatalietheNerd]

whaaaa!? this video is amazing! 🐸

[@mythrah]

the mod is really a masterpiece, congrats! and the video is super fun too, thank you for taking us through the design process!

[@kingsedeno]

You continue to amaze me with your ingenuity and creativity. I will never stop loving how this community reinvents this platform in new and exciting ways! Thanks again for sharing this with the world!!

[@wrtucey]

First, I'm a fan of how you address reasonable questions (how do you make it smaller) with even more reasonable responses. Second, I'm impressed with the precision and fit of your designs. Definitely earned a sub, keep it up man.

[@EggzNBeanz]

this is actually so impressive, incredible finish and beautiful end product AND files shared for DIYers?! you're a good egg

[@HoZyVN]

Amazing accomplishment, Good job dude. Love it!

[@Aaron_Bleu]

Thank you for creating such a beautiful device. I would love to see how you would envision the GBA in this same style. A modern vertical micro could be interesting

[@realamandarae]

Getting all those little tiny electronic pieces on the PCB and making it all work is incredible. If you don’t understand it, technology is literally magic.

[@kouvang1265]

This is an amazing gbc mod you build there! The form factor is really cute. I like it very much. I wish there's a ready to play mod version already right out of the box to purchase.

[@elim9054]

This is sick. I admittedly have zero electrical engineering expertise, but I had no idea people could just design custom PCBs like this that work with commercial CPUs.

[@marshj6594]

This is one of the coolest vids I’ve seen in a while. Nice work!

[@RealLatinGeek]

hand-soldering a plastic FPC connector when I usually worry I'll break it just taking ribbons on and off them, incredible stuff. easily production-quality from design to finish. congrats!

[@duka9x878]

It's incredibly beautiful. Thank you for showing it off

[@retromaru]

Wow, the effort you put into this is incredible. Amazing result!

[@wyattalexander4041]

This is wildly impressive to build this yourself and then make it available to everyone… mad respect and appreciation towards all your work 🙏

[@bland9876]

Im going to say that if none of us are going to be using the ext port then a headphone jack would be better.

[@the3000s]

you should be very proud man wow the extent of your knowledge to make this solo from scratch amazes me. I love how the first pcb was ordered in purple gotta love the confidence lol. Cant wait to see what you come up with next.

[@Markfps]

What a mad-lad you are, amazing project my dude!

[@devinsidell]

So incredibly cool. As an Industrial Designer this is the kind of product I want to see. Congratulations on your accomplishment from all your hard work!

[@LegoLynden]

h o l y, that thing is pristine. insane pcb you went through the hassle of making. mad lad work.

[@PacoFrancos]

This is amazing! Congrats on that, you keep astonishing us in any shape way or form! Looking forward for more videos!

[@Sean-gh3rn]

Insane quality, keep up the incredible work

[@LotoTheHero]

This is really cool. Great work on this!

[@joshuacharette993]

This turned out great! I'm very excited to build one.

[@faerveldir]

That was awesome! Such a cool project! Looking forward to future vids 😊

[@wolfgangleithold1703]

Insane quality. You deserve more recognition

[@dhall5661]

That looks incredible!!!! Congrats on the cool project!!

[@gkelly]

This is incredible work. The finished unit looks stunning.

[@obsidianchao]

Absolute work of engineering prowess right here! Incredible!

[@Hey_Vas]

This thing is so sick!! Definitely want to build one

[@Famousspoon]

Hats off to you sir! You are very skilled and creative.

[@Michael-Martell]

I’d say replace the wheel with a volume control on the side, give it an SD and ability to emulate and build a GBA abilities and it’s be perfect! Great job. It came out amazing!

[@Oretal]

It's cool seeing the process! The final outcome is suuuuuuper damn sleek, goddamn!! Amazing work!

[@altheapolyam]

I love it's so beautiful 🥰 I like this mod specifically cuz it kinda retains the idea of the Gameboy. As small, portable and simple as possible so it's accessible to most people no matter their economy, and full of fun games!! I also want to compliment your design, if I had grown up with this instead of the Gameboy color it could clearly be my favorite :)

[@quiethours1818]

Froggo, this video is hilarious and so well done. You are amazing!

[@Bendilin]

This is amazing. I ADORE your builds.

[@punchtrees3022]

Hopy cow!!!! Those sauldering skills are amazing. You deserve more subs

[@JayBoyModz]

Hell yeah fam thing is too crazy 🐸

[@Oliver2402Retro]

This having no likes is crazy

[@AlexsaurusRex]

I absolutely love this! I just bought an Analogue Pocket a month ago so I’m a little dry on funds but I’d love one of these for my collection

[@Odwalla_YT]

Damn guy, really love seeing your processes like this, inspirational stuff!

[@solidcake2998]

This is crazy impressive, amazing work!

[@DigiDeoBuilds]

This is awesome thank you for being a great person and sharing this with the community I can’t wait to build one after my frog boy.

[@noctesig]

This is an amazing a work of engineering, fantastic work mate!

[@alexmcaniff6446]

This is actually so freaking awesome. Amazing build!

[@Dreymayne]

Super impressive. You have mastered this system

[@soulcalibrII]

Awesome work on these gameboy projects. I found you because of your work on a Mega Man II PCB replacement, and used that same schematic to fix a copy of Mega Man III because it's the same layout. I ordered through JLCPCB instead of PCBWAY so the I did have to change a few things during the order process like the thickness, but thanks you some other GB cartridges get to live for a few more decades.

[@leggomyfroggo]

That board pops up randomly every now and then, but I love seeing it, haha. Glad you found it useful!

[@cubeskywalker4953]

Somebody loves the Game Boy Color! Amazing job, man!

[@Turabbo]

Absolutely stunning dude. You're so clever.

[@JoshsTechWorkshop]

This is inspiring! I very recently decided I want to start learning how to design my own PCBs. My goal is to eventually reach the level of detail and refinement that you’ve achieved here! Fantastic work! My first project, which will probably take a long while, will be the GBA. I plan to try and design a PCB which will hold the GBA’s CPU, RAM, and other default connectors, along with the circuitry for the USB-C battery, and the components for HDMI output through the same USB-C connector used for charging so it can be docked like a switch. I already verified this concept works, because I just successfully combined FunnyPlaying’s Modded GBA motherboard with HispeedIdo’s HDMI Docking kit. And it works. Except for sleep mode; the screen stays on, for some reason. But everything else works. Now I just have to teach myself how to do everything you did in this video. But life’s no fun if I’m not learning something new! I can’t wait to try this GBC mod you’ve masterfully done, and hopefully one day you’ll see what I create from what you’ve inspired. Cheers!

[@Jintenzo]

Looks like an actual product. Impressive.

[@adamwlove]

This with an audio output would be PERFECT for a DJ setup

[@superangrybrit]

OMG I need to double down on my PCB making skills. So glorious! 😎

[@lowpolysaurus]

Holy shit thats cool! Even the volume wheel is pretty dope!

[@lvgs7348]

You did it again!!!! Can’t wait to build this!!!

[@Voultar]

That looks fantastic.

[@SoFishtry]

Fantastic project dude, well done.

[@ardatubes]

Woah, what a great recommendation by KZbin. Awesome video, love every bit of it!

[@jwsbruwer1276]

I just discovered your channel, and omg, you are soo amazing! It looks awesome!

[@ViolinistProductions]

I absolutely love this. I have a crazy, and seemingly useless thing I'd love to see. Right Hand side D+Pad and Left Hand side A/B Buttons.

[@AlbertGutherman-s3s]

The Retro Future already did this, you should check out his videos!

[@ViolinistProductions]

@@AlbertGutherman-s3s Not like this though. To this level of craftsmanship is what I'm looking for

[@dangrzu2b]

The only thing missing for it to be perfect in my opinion is to reorient the A and B buttons to match the orientation of a thumb.

[@Jackorias]

Insane levels of talent. This thing is awesome!

[@gr0nis]

After watching your designs I can't even imagine what you will be able to do with the gba.

[@chaosen3]

That's actually insane man, I don't possess any of the skills or equipment needed to make it but I love it still :D

[@GamerDadJer]

This is super cool. I wish I could have one of these!

[@juandiego1993]

This is absolutely amazing 😍 I want to make my own GBC with a ESP32 and seeing your design, makes me want to make it even smaller!! Just amazing ❤ congratulations 👏👏👏

[@danlmult]

What a spectacular job! Congratulations! It was really cool. 👏👏👏

[@wyldelf2685]

Hand cramps are secondary special feature 🎉😮😂🤣😸

[@vinnieb977]

honestly these types of things excel at playing old pokemon games one handed. i wouldn't want to play mario world on it though.

[@wyldelf2685]

@@vinnieb977 yes guess "Super Mario Land2 and the 6 golden coins" would be nice on it but yes a definitely risk for hand cramps 😔

[@BalloonSC]

What is your process for placing components like buttons and ports in the correct spot on the PCB? I really struggle with dimensioning things like that when using KiCad, and knowing how you do it would be really helpful. Thank you!

[@leggomyfroggo]

The process I use actually depends on what type of component, and generally happens in two stages, rough placement and then one or more refinement steps To start, the PCB shape is designed in Fusion based on the shape of the shell. Things like screw holes, keying notches and such are added here, and the CAD file remains the source of truth for these. For SMD parts like buttons, I'll drop holes through the board where they should be centered -- again based on where those would be on the shell -- so when I export the shape for use in KiCad, I know where to put them. I then generate a sketch from the surface, and export that as a DXF. In KiCad I import the DXF for use as the board outline, and as long as the units I'm using in Fusion and KiCad are the same, the size will be correct automatically. Face buttons are placed relative to the pre-placed markers, and that's basically it for those. For things like ports or buttons on the side where you need more complicated cutouts, those are driven more by the PCB layout. I'll place the footprints for those on the PCB where I'm reasonably certain they won't interfere with pre-existing features on the shell. It's super important to have accurate CAD files associated with these footprints, because I then export a STEP file of the board -- components and all -- and import that back into Fusion. Back in fusion, I line up the imported board model with the dummy to get the positioning right. For cutouts it's a matter of creating sketches on the relevant surfaces of the shell, then projecting the key geometry from the imported PCB onto the sketch to get the shape right. Hope that helps!

[@BalloonSC]

@@leggomyfroggo Thank you so much, your answer was way more descriptive than I expected. I will try this now.

[@knock090]

I hope you make a handheld someday I love how you use dome switches which are a favorite of mine, this gbc also looks very good

[@Zackprojects]

So impressive! Great work!

[@TheConfiteor]

Wish I had 200x the skillset I have to attempt something like this. Jaw on the floor the entire video 🐸

[@VinceHaven]

Great video as always man. Love this form factor.

[@ulissesschifflercarneiro3993]

Came for the Nintendo Stayed for the Jazz Great Musical taste haha. But also, good content. Congrats on the acomplishment! Console seems great, a little disconfortable (maybe a TAD too small), but awesome overall.

[@spokehedz]

I don't have any notes. The whole design, presentation, and final product was exactly what it is. Headphone jack? Meh, I like that you got mixed stereo-out-of-a-single-speaker!

[@beefxcastle]

I don't understand the volume wheel hate, something so unique as this only benefits from something distinguishing like that. Can't wait to get the parts to work on my own.

[@leecollins5479]

wow what a fantastic build!

[@hywel4767]

Pffff, this is just ridiculous. Absolutely insane end result. I mod gameboys and have done loads, used and love your power regulators (why no more etsy store?) but this is a level too far for me. I desperately want one though so hopefully someone will make some to sell as id pay a pretty penny for one of these, and the frog boy too tbh. Congrats man this is genuinely a special piece of work you should be so proud of.

[@alexijohansen]

I would love a bigger gba/gbc like 3 or 4 times the size of the original. easy to hold and i won’t need my glasses :) great work!

[@autumnjacaranda106]

Think you’ll ever rotate the angle of the A and B buttons to better accommodate 2D platformers?

[@SirSethery]

Nah, would just feel wrong on a Game Boy. My thumb has no problem hitting both buttons at the same time.

[@AudioAtmosphere64]

I'd love covers for the gameboy games while they're in the gameboy so the label doesn't get damaged while playing or in your pocket (it can be clear so you can see what game is in there) My Pokemon Red has a line on it because my fingers were touching the label while it was in my SP and I'd like to prevent the cleaner cartridges I have from fading too.

[@SONWU]

I predict big things for your channel!